China's Vice Premier called on multinational companies to expand investment in China.

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BEIJING, Oct. 10 (Xinhua) — Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng on Friday called on multinational companies to expand their investment in China, pledging that the country will continue to enhance high-level opening-up.

He Lifeng, also a member of the Politburo of the CPC Central Committee, made the relevant statements at a meeting with the leaders of three multinational companies: the American Abbott Laboratories, the British Prudential, and the South Korean SK Group.

The Vice Premier of the State Council stated that the Chinese economy has a stable foundation, numerous strengths, great resilience, and enormous potential, noting that the favorable conditions and underlying trend of long-term positive development remain unchanged. He called on multinational enterprises to expand their investment in China, deepen cooperation with China, and share development opportunities.

Company executives, for their part, expressed optimism about China's economic prospects, declaring their readiness to strengthen their presence in the Chinese market and further expand cooperation with China. –0–

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Almaty is stepping up digitalization of urban governance using AI.

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Almaty, October 10 /Xinhua/ — Almaty is actively developing artificial intelligence technologies and its smart city digital infrastructure, which will improve security. This was reported on Friday by the Kazinform news agency, citing the Almaty City Digitalization Department.

According to the department, the Unified Video Surveillance System project was launched in 2023. This is the first such project not only in Kazakhstan but also in all of Central Asia. Currently, over 50,000 public surveillance cameras are connected to the system, more than 2,000 of which are equipped with facial recognition. By the end of the year, this number is planned to increase to 70,000.

In 2025 alone, police officers used this system to make more than 150 arrests, including those on the international wanted list. –0–

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A meeting of the CIS Council of Heads of State was held in Dushanbe.

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Dushanbe, October 10 (Xinhua) — A meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) was held in Dushanbe, the capital of Tajikistan. This was reported on the website of the CIS Executive Committee on Friday.

The meeting was chaired by Tajikistan President Emomali Rahmon. Also participating were Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov, Russian President Vladimir Putin, Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, and CIS Secretary-General Sergei Lebedev.

The Council members approved, in particular, the Cooperation Program in the Sphere of Countering Terrorism and Extremism for 2026-2028, signed the Cooperation Program of the CIS Member States in Strengthening Border Security at External Borders for 2026-2030, and the Concept of Military Cooperation until 2030.

In order to further develop cooperation in the economic sphere, a Declaration on Cooperation in Ensuring Regional Energy Security was approved at the meeting of the Council of Heads of State.

The next scheduled meeting of the CIS Council of Heads of State is expected to be held in Turkmenistan in October 2026. –0–

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The National Bank of Kazakhstan raised the base rate to 18 percent.

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Almaty, October 10 (Xinhua) — The Monetary Policy Committee of the National Bank of Kazakhstan (NBK) has decided to set the base rate at 18 percent per annum with a range of plus or minus 1 percentage point. The regulator's press service reported this on Friday.

Against the backdrop of accelerating inflation, signs of demand exceeding supply expansion, and active fiscal policy, measures must be taken to stabilize inflation dynamics and prevent the risk of an inflationary spiral, the National Bank explained.

According to the National Bank, annual and monthly inflation in September exceeded expectations across all components: acceleration was observed in food, service, and non-food inflation.

At the same time, the National Bank notes accelerated economic growth: from January to August of this year, GDP growth in Kazakhstan amounted to 6.5 percent, compared to 3.7 percent for the same period in 2024. It notes that growth is concentrated in sectors dependent on fiscal expansion and domestic consumption.

The regulator also said that it will continue to closely monitor inflation risks and, if necessary, is ready to consider the possibility of further tightening monetary policy. –0–

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China condemns US harassment, interrogation and deportation of Chinese citizens

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Beijing, October 10 (Xinhua) — American agencies are senselessly harassing, interrogating, and deporting Chinese citizens, and China expresses its serious dissatisfaction and resolute condemnation of these actions, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Friday.

Recently, another Chinese citizen was reportedly searched, detained, and deported by the American authorities upon entering the United States, with his personal freedom restricted for more than 48 hours.

Commenting on these reports, Guo Jiakun stated at a regular press briefing that despite China's repeated and stern warnings, US agencies are senselessly harassing, interrogating, and deporting Chinese citizens using harsh law enforcement methods.

These actions seriously harm the legitimate rights, interests, and dignity of the affected Chinese citizens and significantly impede normal humanitarian exchanges between China and the United States. China expresses its grave dissatisfaction with this and strongly condemns such actions, the official spokesperson noted.

“We call on US law enforcement agencies to immediately cease this misguided practice, return to the right path of implementing the important agreements between the leaders of the two countries and maintaining friendly exchanges between the peoples of the two countries, and take effective steps to prevent the recurrence of such incidents,” he said.

“China will remain firmly committed to protecting the just and legitimate rights and interests of Chinese citizens overseas and once again reminds those traveling to the United States to remain vigilant about relevant risks,” Guo Jiakun concluded. –0–

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Emergency power outages have been introduced in Ukraine, according to Ukrenergo.

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Kyiv, October 10 /Xinhua/ — A massive attack on Ukrainian power facilities has resulted in emergency power outages in Kyiv and nine regions, Ukrenergo, the operator of the Ukrainian power grid, reported on Telegram.

The company emphasized that power engineers are working to restore power supplies as soon as possible. Emergency outages will be lifted once the power grid stabilizes.

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The CIS has established a new format, “CIS Plus”

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Dushanbe, October 10 /Xinhua/ — The Council of Heads of State of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) decided to establish the "CIS Plus" format on October 10 in Dushanbe. This was reported on the website of the CIS Executive Committee on Friday.

This format was initiated by the President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.

The statement notes that the "CIS Plus" format will become a platform for cooperation between CIS countries and other states, their associations, and international organizations interested in establishing interaction with the Commonwealth in areas of mutual interest.

The meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the CIS was held on October 10 in the capital of Tajikistan, Dushanbe, under the chairmanship of the President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon. –0–

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Russia supports the decision to grant the SCO observer status in the CIS – Vladimir Putin

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Moscow, October 10 (Xinhua) — Russia supports the decision to grant the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) observer status in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). This is the purpose of the draft resolution on granting the SCO observer status in the CIS. Russian President Vladimir Putin announced this in Dushanbe on Friday.

"Indeed, it would be useful to fully utilize the potential for cooperation between the two organizations to ensure the secure and sustainable development of our countries and the entire Eurasian region," the Russian leader said, speaking at a narrow-format meeting of the CIS Council of Heads of State.

According to Vladimir Putin, Russia also supports the decision to create a new working format, "CIS Plus." "We fundamentally support the decision being made today to create a new working format, 'CIS Plus.' This will allow us to more actively engage other states and international structures in cooperation with our organization," the Russian leader said.

As Vladimir Putin noted, the fight against terrorism, extremism, and corruption remains an important area of joint work among CIS countries. "An important area of joint work among the Commonwealth states is the fight against terrorism, extremism, corruption, and so on. We are doing everything we can to improve this cooperation across a wide range of areas," he said.

Regarding economic cooperation within the CIS, Vladimir Putin believes that Russia and CIS member states should strive for leadership in the manufacturing sector, rather than simply focusing on import substitution.

Vladimir Putin noted that such leadership is possible thanks to the intellectual potential inherited from the Soviet Union and actively developing today. He stated that innovation, digitalization, and the integrated use of natural resources are important areas in this context.

He also emphasized that the existing operating mechanism of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) is beneficial and beneficial to all members of this international association. "The doors of the EAEU are always open," Vladimir Putin said. "In my opinion, this is beneficial—it brings economic benefits, opens up more markets, and creates better conditions for cooperation."

On the final day of his visit to Tajikistan, Vladimir Putin attended the CIS Heads of State Council summit in Dushanbe. The meeting was attended by the presidents of Azerbaijan, Belarus, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan, as well as the Prime Minister of Armenia.

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The Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China paid tribute to the Chinese People's Volunteers who fell in the DPRK.

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Pyongyang, Oct. 10 (Xinhua) — Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Friday visited the Cemetery of the Chinese People's Volunteers (CPV) in Anju, where he paid tribute to the heroes who died in the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid the Korean People.

75 years ago, CPV units were sent to the DPRK to participate in military operations.

Li Qiang laid a wreath at the graves of the fallen soldiers and honored their memory with silence.

The Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China recalled that 75 years ago, the CPV crossed the Yalu River and fought side by side with North Korean soldiers and civilians for peace and justice. After two years and nine months of bloody fighting, they ultimately achieved a great victory.

"We pay our deepest respects to the fallen Chinese People's Volunteers who heroically sacrificed their lives," Li Qiang said, adding that the country and its people will never forget their immortal deeds.

He noted that in the 75 years since then, China has undergone profound historical changes, and the Chinese nation has made great strides, becoming prosperous and strong.

Under the strong leadership of the CPC Central Committee led by Comrade Xi Jinping, socialism with Chinese characteristics has entered a new era and is steadily advancing towards achieving the goal set for the PRC's centenary, Li Qiang added.

According to him, under the strategic guidance of the top leaders of the two parties and two countries, the traditional friendship between China and the DPRK, sealed with blood, has been continuously strengthened and deepened, and the friendly and cooperative relations have been steadily developing.

The Premier also called for continuing to fulfill the will of the martyrs, actively carrying forward the great spirit forged in the War to Resist American Aggression and Aid the Korean People, and steadily contributing to the great cause of socialism with Chinese characteristics in the new era.

Li Qiang stated that China is ready to work with its comrades from the DPRK to further develop the traditional friendship between the two countries, strengthen practical cooperation, and jointly advance along the path of common development.

Li Qiang was accompanied by North Korean Deputy Prime Minister Chung Myung-soo at the commemorative event. Approximately 100 people attended, including all members of the Chinese delegation and staff of the Chinese Embassy in the DPRK.

On Friday, the Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China visited the Sino-Korean Friendship Monument. –0–

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The former chairman of the Shanxi Provincial People's Government has been expelled from the CPC and dismissed from public service.

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BEIJING, Oct. 10 (Xinhua) — Jin Xiangjun, former chairman of North China's Shanxi Province and former vice secretary of the provincial Communist Party (CPC) committee, has been expelled from the Communist Party of China (CPC) and dismissed from public service for serious violations of party discipline and laws, according to an official statement released Friday.

A joint statement from the CPC Central Commission for Discipline Inspection and the National Supervisory Commission of the People's Republic of China said the decision regarding Jin Xiangjun was made following an investigation conducted with the approval of the CPC Central Committee. -0-

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